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22 days - Trekking in the land of the Sherpas - Crossing the Cho La - The best views of Everest, from Gokyo Ri and Kala Patar - Everest Basecamp - Challenging circuit itinerary
Home to the famously cheerful Sherpas, the Khumbu region boasts some of the most extraordinary high mountain scenery on earth. After flying in to Lukla, our exciting itinerary visits the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar before trekking up to the sacred lakes in the Gokyo Valley. Here, we ascend Gokyo Ri which is a fine vantage point for Mount Everest (8848m.). Crossing into the Khumbu Valley by way of the high and challenging Cho La (5420m.), we then climb to the 'trekkers summit' of Kala Patar (5600m.) which affords more stunning views of Everest and of the astonishing Khumbu Icefall. We have allowed time for the walk up to Everest Basecamp, before trekking out via the famous and recently restored monastery at Thyangboche. This circuit of the Everest National Park provides a comprehensive taste of the Khumbu that is hard to beat within a 3-week holiday. Exceptional value!
DURATION: 3 nights hotels, 16 nights camping, 16 days DEMANDING trekking, max. altitude - 5600m. All meals included.
Brief Trip Outline & Notes
Day 1. Depart UK.
Day 2. Arrive Kathmandu. Transfer to Vaishali Hotel in Thamel.
Day 3. Fly to Lukla (2800m). Trek to Phakding our first camping spot. 2 hours.
Days 4-5. Trek to and rest day in Namche Bazaar (3400m).
Days 6-10. Trek to the settlement of Gokyo (4791m). Rest day at Machermo en route.
Day 11. Optional climb of Gokya Ri (5360m).
Days 12-13. Cross the Cho La and descend to Lobuche.
Day 14. A big day! Trek to Everest Basecamp (5200m) and Kala Patar (5600m). Camp at Lobuche. 10 to 12 hours of walking today.
Days 15-18. Return trek to Lukla and the Himalaya Lodge via Dingboche, Thyangboche and Namche Bazaar.
Day 19. Morning flight to Kathmandu. Rest of day is free for sightseeing and shopping.
Day 20. In Kathmandu. Morning sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), the Buddhist stupa Bodnath and the Hindu temple complex of Pashupatinath.
Day 21. Depart Kathmandu.
Day 22. Arrive UK.
